Binomial nomenclature was introduced by __________.

John Ray

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Theophrastus

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Aristotle

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Carolus Linnaeus

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Solution

The correct option is D
Carolus Linnaeus

Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus. He is known as 'Father of modern taxonomy'. The binomial nomenclature system combines two names to give all species unique scientific names. The first part of a scientific name is called the genus. The second part is the species name.

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